Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:02 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 17m at 10:57 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Feb 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:173.87:353.41:010.21:370.17:045:35New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:523.88:133.51:430.12:110.07:035:36Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:303.78:573.72:250.12:47-0.17:035:37Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:143.59:493.83:100.13:26-0.17:025:38Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:063.410:433.93:590.14:10-0.27:015:39Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:593.311:364.14:510.24:58-0.27:005:40First Quarter6Sun
7Mon11:513.25:470.25:51-0.26:595:41First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:314.212:473.26:520.36:54-0.26:585:42First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:314.21:513.28:060.28:05-0.26:575:43First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:374.33:003.39:100.19:10-0.46:575:44Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:414.44:043.410:05-0.110:07-0.56:565:45Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:414.45:063.711:00-0.211:07-0.56:555:45Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:394.56:043.911:58-0.46:545:46Full Moon13Sun
14Mon6:314.56:554.112:10-0.512:52-0.56:535:47Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:184.47:414.21:09-0.51:39-0.56:525:48Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:024.18:284.12:00-0.42:23-0.46:505:49Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:483.99:184.02:49-0.33:05-0.36:495:50Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:393.610:123.93:38-0.13:48-0.16:485:51Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:313.311:033.84:270.24:310.16:475:52Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:183.111:493.65:150.45:130.36:465:53Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:022.96:050.75:580.56:455:54Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:353.512:472.77:080.96:520.66:445:55Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:263.41:402.68:210.97:570.76:435:56Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:223.42:382.69:100.98:520.66:415:57Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:163.43:312.79:480.89:360.56:405:58Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:043.54:202.910:230.710:170.46:395:58Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:503.65:073.111:000.611:010.36:385:59Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:333.75:513.411:400.411:500.26:376:00New Moon28Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656841)

Common Questions About Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cape Lookout Bight, NC today?

Slack tide in Cape Lookout Bight, NC is approximately 1:59 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Cape Lookout Bight, NC?

Cape Lookout Bight, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Cape Lookout Bight, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Cape Lookout Bight, NC?

Tide predictions for Cape Lookout Bight, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Cape Lookout Bight, NC?

Tide data for Cape Lookout Bight, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8656841. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8656841.

What is the moon phase in Cape Lookout Bight, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cape Lookout Bight, NC is Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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